WolfManPack
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Ok...
DetoXJ,
Okay...well now I feel a little bit better about your stance. I think there was some misunderstanding on both of our parts. Anyway....we work for different airlines it seems....I work for ExpressJet. Nevertheless, I want to make sure you understand that I'm not blaming Captains or any one group for that matter amoung pilots. I think there are several problem areas within the whole pilot group industry wide and was using that as an example of one that I thought was one of the more obvious problems.
Anyway, unfortunately I am still not in the position at this point (first year FO) to be more active in ALPA and I understand your concerns. It does seem that many more people are willing to talk about problems rather than do something about them using all appropriate and effective means.
Really the reason I wanted to reply to this thread to begin with is because it looks like this guy that started it is genuinely interested in making a difference in our profession and I applaud him for it. I also was trying to be realistic and not sugarcoat things either and perhaps that came across to you as attacking one group or another when it was not my intention.
Bottom line is that we as pilots definitely need to take a stand or else nobody will! I applaud you guys over there at Mesaba for recognizing some of the more grossly inadequate areas of your compensation package and doing something about it. We at XJT have a lot of infighting about some of the same areas you spoke about which don't seem to be turning out for the best of those receiving the short end of the stick. Again, not the only problem but definitely a BIG problem.
Alright...running out of time here.....good discussion after all!
DetoXJ,
Okay...well now I feel a little bit better about your stance. I think there was some misunderstanding on both of our parts. Anyway....we work for different airlines it seems....I work for ExpressJet. Nevertheless, I want to make sure you understand that I'm not blaming Captains or any one group for that matter amoung pilots. I think there are several problem areas within the whole pilot group industry wide and was using that as an example of one that I thought was one of the more obvious problems.
Anyway, unfortunately I am still not in the position at this point (first year FO) to be more active in ALPA and I understand your concerns. It does seem that many more people are willing to talk about problems rather than do something about them using all appropriate and effective means.
Really the reason I wanted to reply to this thread to begin with is because it looks like this guy that started it is genuinely interested in making a difference in our profession and I applaud him for it. I also was trying to be realistic and not sugarcoat things either and perhaps that came across to you as attacking one group or another when it was not my intention.
Bottom line is that we as pilots definitely need to take a stand or else nobody will! I applaud you guys over there at Mesaba for recognizing some of the more grossly inadequate areas of your compensation package and doing something about it. We at XJT have a lot of infighting about some of the same areas you spoke about which don't seem to be turning out for the best of those receiving the short end of the stick. Again, not the only problem but definitely a BIG problem.
Alright...running out of time here.....good discussion after all!
